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Nigeria - Woven Fabrics of Flax - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights

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Nigeria: Flax Fabric Market 2025

Flax Fabric Market Size in Nigeria

In 2022, the Nigerien flax fabric market decreased by -41.2% to $X for the first time since 2011, thus ending a ten-year rising trend. Over the period under review, consumption showed significant growth. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X, and then fell remarkably in the following year.

Flax Fabric Production in Nigeria

In value terms, flax fabric production soared to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, showed a abrupt descent. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Flax Fabric Exports

Exports from Nigeria

In 2022, the amount of woven fabrics of flax exported from Nigeria surged to X kg, growing by 75% compared with the year before. In general, exports, however, saw a precipitous slump. The exports peaked at X kg in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, flax fabric exports dropped slightly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a abrupt descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 509%. The exports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Benin (X kg) was the main destination for flax fabric exports from Nigeria, accounting for a 71% share of total exports. Moreover, flax fabric exports to Benin exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Niger (X kg), threefold.

From 2020 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Benin was relatively modest.

In value terms, Niger ($X) and Benin ($X) constituted the largest markets for flax fabric exported from Nigeria worldwide.

Among the main countries of destination, Benin, with a CAGR of 0.0%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average flax fabric export price amounted to $X per ton, waning by -43.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 208%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then dropped markedly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Niger ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Benin amounted to $X per ton.

From 2020 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Niger (+77.3%).

Flax Fabric Imports

Imports into Nigeria

After ten years of growth, supplies from abroad of woven fabrics of flax decreased by -29.6% to X tons in 2022. In general, imports, however, enjoyed a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 207% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons, and then contracted sharply in the following year.

In value terms, flax fabric imports dropped markedly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a abrupt slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 356%. Imports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of flax fabric to Nigeria, with a 67% share of total imports. Moreover, flax fabric imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Switzerland (X kg), fivefold. The UK (X kg) ranked third in terms of total imports with an 8.1% share.

From 2020 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China stood at +59.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Switzerland (+357.8% per year) and the UK (+95.3% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of woven fabrics of flax to Nigeria, comprising 65% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Switzerland ($X), with a 13% share of total imports. It was followed by the UK, with an 11% share.

From 2020 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China totaled +48.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Switzerland (+329.7% per year) and the UK (-17.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average flax fabric import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, approximately mirroring the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a abrupt descent. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the price for India ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2020 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (+1.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for woven fabrics of flax in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of in 2021 were China, Afghanistan and the United States, together comprising 32% of global consumption.

What are the largest producers of woven fabrics of flax in the world?

The country with the largest volume of flax fabric production was China, comprising approx. 41% of total volume. Moreover, flax fabric production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Russia, fivefold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by India, with an 8.3% share.

What are the leading suppliers of woven fabrics of flax to Nigeria?

In value terms, China constituted the largest supplier of flax fabric to Nigeria.

What is the average export price for woven fabrics of flax in Nigeria?

The average flax fabric export price stood at $9,718 per ton in 2019, with a decrease of -74.1% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for woven fabrics of flax in Nigeria?

The average flax fabric import price stood at $5,278 per ton in 2021, jumping by 748% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the flax fabric market in Nigeria. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

Prodcom 13201330 - Woven fabrics of flax, containing . .85 % by weight of flax
Prodcom 13201360 - Woven fabrics of flax, containing < .85 % by weight of flax

Country coverage:

Nigeria

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Nigeria
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
3. Market Value, 2012–2024
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
2. Market Value, 2012–2024
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024